For course information call 020 8090 3020 www.barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk63First Steps to College:Courses for 14 -19 year olds14 - 19 InclusionFor young people aged 14 -19 who are not currently in employment or education.Horizons: if you don't have the skills or qualifications to join a college course Horizons can help. You could gain a BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Vocational Studies which is equivalent to 4 GCSEs grade D - G. In addition you can develop your personal skills and confidence, as well as gaining important knowledge and work skills. Horizons is a stepping stone to further study and there are no formal qualifications needed to join the course. You can choose from Business; IT; Working with the Public; Sports or Construction. Full-time Day 1 year RGProgression Pathways: these National Open College Network courses (NOCN) are suitable if you wish to improve your basic skills and gain the necessary qualifications for employment or Further Education. Successful learners will be awarded a BTEC Level 1 qualification equivalent to 4 GCSEs grade D - G. Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Vocational Studies Full-time Day October 2011 - July 2012 RGLevel 1 BTEC Certificate in Vocational StudiesFull-time Day Jan 2012 - July 2012 RGLevel 1 BTEC Award in Vocational Studies Full-time Day April 2012 - July 2012 RGVenue KeyRG Rush Green"The College has opened up so many opportunities for me, I found new friends and got on the course I really wanted."Fernando Mifsud-RamirezHorizons Learner

For course information call 020 8090 3020 www.barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk64Training ProgrammesWe offer a wide range of long and short training programmes to help you as an employer.If you run a business, or are responsible for training opportunities within your organisation, we can help you to develop your staff so that they have the skills and knowledge needed to do the job.We access government schemes that provide financial training support. Through this your employees can obtain the skills necessary to grow and develop your business.Our training packages suit employers of all sizes, and across all sectors. Training currently offered includes NVQ (or their equivalent) Level 2, and occasionally Level 3, in:
Business and ITl Customer servicel Business administrationl Business Improvement Techniquesl IT skills (ITQ)l Team leadingl ManagementConstructionl Bricklayingl Plumbingl Site carpentryl Painting and decoratingl Plasteringl Site managementEmployment Based Support & Training / Help getting back to workCare, Health and Early Yearsl Health and Social Carel Childcarel Teaching Asssistantl Play workl Youth workFor more information please contact our Business Innovation & Enterprise (BIE) team on extn 7254 or 7150, or you can email us on employer.services@barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.ukUnemployed? We can help you get back to workWe have a proven track record of helping people back into work. If you are unemployed you may be able to join one of our FREE training programmes. Courses include:
l Security - Security Industry Authority (SIA) badge or CCTV
l Health and social care (care workers)l Customer servicel Business administrationl Childcarel Hospitality - food hygienel Motivation (life coaching)l ITAs well as learning new skills we also support you with:
l Preparation for getting back into workl CV writingl Completing job applicationsl Form filling and report writingl Help with interview techniquesl Benefits advicel One-to-one supportl Help finding a job, and further training when you're in one.Call the Business Innovation & Enterprise team on extn 7254 or 7150 for more information or email us at: employer.services@barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk